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The Apple Tablet Is Here, And It's Called the iPad

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Re: The Apple Tablet Is Here, And It's Called the iPad

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So far, I think ill stick to getting a netbook, just because im not a fan of depending on the iPhone OS on anything but a phone, and even that is a deal breaker for me. Maybe if it came with Mac OS

Your words make no sense. You don't like the OS except on a phone but not on a phone but this isn't the iPhone OS whatsoever.

Also: Can we not say stupid things until Steve finishes telling us everything? As I type this they're just announcing iWork. I don't fucking see iWork on my fucking iPhone, or on a netbook for that matter, so let's not conflate the two.

Re: The Apple Tablet Is Here, And It's Called the iPad

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If they include a pull-out or pluggable physical keyboard, arranged to allow the pad to stand like a frame, it could be a great replacement for most netbooks and allow for hands-free reading--therefore a Kindle killer as well.

Wonder if they have ever considered the idea and reject it simply for the aesthetics of having the simplest, smoothest device possible. Aesthetics is good, but if a small compromise can be made for much greater functionality, it would be a good trade-off.

I think some other companies might have come up with a device I described above. Anyone here knows of one? I would consider buying it. A link would be appreciated.

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